North Coast Visitor Centre
A Thurso museum and gallery exploring Caithness, from fossils and Pictish history to Dounreay, with a café and changing exhibitions.
Before you go
The published 2026 season ends on 31 October, so check reopening arrangements before a later visit. The café closes before the museum, and family pets are not admitted.
Seasonal opening. Check dates before you go.
Plan your visit
- Where
- High Street, Thurso, KW14 8AJ
- Admission
- Entry is free, with donations welcome.
- Ages
- Age guidance is not confirmed. Check the rules for your chosen visit.
- Setting
- indoor
- Facilities
- Museum, Gallery, Café, Lift, Accessible toilets
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Sources & information
Visitor information: High Life Highland.
Map information: coordinate source. Source record: www.highlifehighland.com/attractions/north-coast-visitor-centre.
Source retrieved: 2026-10-30.
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